Let's Hope We Can All Witness the Disaster That Is Axl Rose As AC/DC's Frontman

If someone traveled to the future from the '80s (hey that sounds familiar!), what would they think of the current state of our culture? Certainly Donald Trump would be a disappointment, as would those garbage non-hovering hoverboards. The Internet and iPhones would probably be a pretty pleasant surprise. What would they think, though, if they emerged from their DeLorean on March 24, 2016 and saw the headline, "Axl Rose Joining AC/DC Is Reportedly 'All But A Done Deal.'" Would they think their presence in the future had altered this current timeline, and we now live in an alternate universe where Axl Rose is the malevolent overlord of all that is hard rock? It's the only logical explanation.

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Even for us living in this psychotic Guns N' DC reality there are so many questions: Will Axl actually show up to these AC/DC gigs? The guy can't even handle being in his own band. Will they mash-up all of their songs ("Nothing lasts forever / in the cold November THUNDERSTRUCCKKKKKKK")? Can Axl even sing Guns N' Roses songs anymore, let alone AC/DC songs? Who the hell knows!? Anyway, according to sources, it's happening:

"Axl was meeting with the AC/DC group, because it's all but a done deal that Axl will front AC/DC for the 10 remaining shows. All 10, including Atlanta."

It's a sad situation, because Axl would be replacing Brian Johnson, who has severe hearing problems. But it's also sad, because, as he's totally unhinged, it would be a miracle if Rose can even get through Guns N' Roses' Coachella headlining set. It's not promising, but at least we can hope 2016 is filled with meltdowns like this with TWO iconic rock bands:

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